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FD05 OXA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,810 mi
Last recorded143,810 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 OXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 143,810 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms all covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle covered in under seal and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 137,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 137,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 137,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 137,517 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 135,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 132,339 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 128,830 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 128,830 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 121,237 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

rear suspension corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2015 121,237 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear suspension corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2014 113,068 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 100,774 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 100,774 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012
Pass 15 Jun 2011 77,756 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 66,184 miles

Rear No plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2009 53,645 miles

Rear number plate=Becoming deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2008 40,578 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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FD05 OXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD05 OXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD05 OXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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